Council members Kenneth Mitchell, James Oddo and Vincent Ignizio and Borough President James Molinaro are holding a joint press conference at Borough Hall to raise the awareness of Staten Islanders, and voice their outrage over the racial attack against Bulls Head resident Luis Maltez. Maltez is also expected to be on hand.

"We need to respect our neighbors and celebrate the culturally diverse community we live in and come together to fight back against crimes of hatred," the politicians said in a press release.

Members of community and the clergy of Staten Island will also be in attendance.